Value of a DU Experience

What can you expect from your experience at the University of Denver? Small classes and personal attention from faculty? Certainly. An unbeatable location with access to world-class mountain activities? No question. But what are the qualities that truly set DU apart from the rest? What will set you apart once you have graduated?

In today’s job market, it has become increasingly imperative to be able to say you’ve actually done something. At DU, we understand that “doing something” can take many different forms. Whether you study abroad, pursue an internship, lead a community organization, relate research to a business plan, or conduct important fieldwork under the tutelage of one of our renowned professors, DU uniquely and meaningfully prepares you to apply your education right away.

Some recent statistics:

Each year DU allocates more than $375,000 in student research grants at the undergraduate level.

78% of our students contribute a collective 540,000 hours of volunteer service annually, and DU has earned a national spot on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

65% of our students complete an internship during their time at DU.

22% of our graduates go on to enroll in advanced degree programs within one year of graduation (Want to find out where our students are pursuing their graduate degrees and recent graduate employment statistics? Download the class of 2011 survey results).

Our students are taking advantage of the many resources available to them both on and off campus. Make sure to join them in their endeavors and make the most of your time at the University of Denver!

ask du: transfer student orientation

What should transfer students expect during Discoveries Orientation Week?

The Discoveries Orientation team is anxiously awaiting your arrival to the University of Denver campus! Our goal is to welcome you to our community and make your transition to DU as smooth as possible. We recognize that the needs of transfer students are different from those of first-year students and aim to provide you with information that is most pertinent to your transfer experience.

DU STUDENT PROFILE

We are honored to announce that five DU students have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship for the 2012-13 year! One of our main campus news sources, DU Today, published an article on the students and where they will be teaching or studying throughout the next year. Yet another example of DU students becoming active global participants!

academic commons

Want to know more about the massive renovation taking place on the DU campus? Check out this update on the Academic Commons at Penrose Library.

Video: stories of success

Hear directly from our students about the opportunities they are pursuing and the value they have found in their DU education! Watch the video.

smoke-free campus

Did you know that, as of January 1, 2010, the University of Denver has been a smoke-free campus?

center for multicultural excellence

The Center for Multicultural Excellence (CME) offers relevant programming and support for the DU community in continuous efforts to advance inclusiveness and increase awareness of the importance of diversity in all forms. Take a look at some of the events offered throughout the year!

Drew Babb: The Essence of a Pioneer

Drew Babb, one of the many talented Division I lacrosse players at the University of Denver, has a compelling story to share about triumph over adversity. Read more.